閱讀理解詞義猜測題專練(一)

1、閱讀理解詞義猜測題專練(一) (題干加黑的為詞義猜測題)A (2016湖南省十三校高三聯(lián)考) As a star computer scientist, Cristina Fonseca had lots of job offers, but she turned them all down. She decided to start her own business Talkdesk. She lives in Portugal but does business all over the globe by using software.The global economy works we

2、ll for such people.But the world of work has been less kind to other young folks. Florence Moreau, a young architect in Paris, had the double misfortune to leave university in 2009, when the world economy was on its knees; and to be French. “I really need a fulltime, permanent job，” she says. Under

3、Frances 3,800page labour code, workers on permanent contracts receive generous benefits and are extremely hard to get rid of. So French firms have all but stopped hiring permanent staff: Fourfifths of new employees are on shortterm contracts. Ms Moreau has had eight jobs, none lasting for longer tha

4、n 16 months. With a small child at home, she has to keep looking for the next one. “Its tiring，” she sighs.Joblessness matters. The longer people are out of work, the more their skills and their selfconfidence atrophy,_the less appealing they look to potential employers and the more likely they are

5、to give up.Trade unions often favour a minimum wage. This can help those who already have jobs, but if it is set too high it can crowd out those with the fewest skills and the least experience, who tend to be young.A labour system where companies can hire and fire easily is urgently needed.Making it

6、 easier for young people to start their own business is essential, too. They may be full of energy and open to new ideas.Also, there is a huge mismatch everywhere between the skills that many young people can offer and the ones that employers need. Ms Fonseca says she cannot find the right talent fo

7、r Talkdesk. As economies grow more complex, demand for practical skills will keep rising. The worlds schools are not even close to meeting it.1What can we learn about Cristina Fonseca?AShe does business only in Portugal.BWhen seeking a job, she was refused many times by employers.CHer company is not

8、 related to information technology.DShe cant find the talents she wants.2What does the underlined word “atrophy” in Paragraph 4 mean?AIncrease.BShrink.COvercome. DSurvive.3Why cant Moreau find a permanent job?AEmployers dont want to give workers good welfare.BShe didnt finish university studies.CThe

9、 world economy is booming.DThe French government hasnt taken any measures for unemployment.4Which measure is actually useless for unemployment?AMaking labour rules more flexible.BTraining students to gain skills.CRaising the minimum wage.DEncouraging young people to start companies.B (2016河南省豫東、豫北十所

10、名校階段性測試五) I believe in taking action to solve problems around me. Passively accepting the status quo (現(xiàn)狀) is something that doesnt even cross my mind.My mother wrote poetry, books, and letters to the editor to try to change the world some were published; others remained manuscripts that she worked a

11、nd reworked with comments from authors she respected. She did not sit still.When, at ninetythree, illness left her only a short time to live, she told me that she had submitted her recent book of poetry to a publisher but hadnt received a response from them. So I called the publisher, only to learn

12、that the company had stopped operating for lack of money. As my mothers health was slipping quickly, there wasnt time to find a different publisher. After a few weeks of feeling helpless, I began to look for another solution.Luckily, I found a printer, who was touched by my mothers story and quickly

13、 moved into action with me. We worked together to complete the book just a few days before I left to see my mother for the last time. I handed it to her giftwrapped. Her pain medication made it hard for her to see and think clearly, and she struggled to read the title of the book I had given her. Wh

14、en she finally recognized her title, her face softened into a smile. “You remembered，” she said and then passed away with no regret. And then I knew she had expected all along that I wouldnt sit_on_my_hands when in trouble and take action actively.Not finding a solution wasnt an option. And this has

15、 guided me through so much of my life. I live in the world of education and opportunity. This is a daily challenge. When faced with a problem, I cant simply shrug my shoulders and say, “I dont know.” While I cant change the world alone, I cant accept the status quo, and I need to take action.5Why di

16、d the authors mother receive no response after submitting her recent poetry?AThe readers didnt like her works.BShe was not a wellknown writer.CThe publisher went out of business.DHer illness shocked the publisher.6How did the authors mother react when seeing her book published?AShe passed away witho

17、ut any regret.BShe decided to write more works.CShe recovered from her illness.DShe was too ill to say anything.7What does the underlined part “sit on my hands” in Paragraph 4 probably mean?AWork up. BKeep calm.CFeel depressed. DDo nothing.8What did the author learn from her mother?AIts never too la

18、te to write.BAction speaks louder than words.COne good turn deserves another.DTwo heads are better than one.C (2016石家莊市高中畢業(yè)班模擬考試) For visitors, Teller Lake in Colorado looks like a fishbowl filled with thousands of gorgeous goldfish. However, to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department they are a

19、group of dangerous species that could end up destroying the lakes ecosystem.The problem is that these fish arent native to the lake, which means they have no predators (捕食者). This allows them to multiply in large numbers. Park officials believe that most of them are a result of a few unwanted pet go

20、ldfish that were thrown into the lake.While that may appear to be a kind thing to do, it is extremely dangerous, not to mention illegal. Thats because as this nonnative species grow in numbers, they compete with the existing fish for food sources like small insects.Given that there is only a limited

21、 supply of resources, this could result in the goldfish overpowering the native fish species. In the case of Teller Lake, the officials are particularly worried that the goldfish will move downstream and affect the population of some of the endangered native species that live there. Another major ca

22、use for concern is the diseases the goldfish may be carrying.The Colorado Parks and Wildlife biologists, therefore, have no option but to remove the fish from the lake in the most efficient manner. The fish will then be fed to injured birds like eagles and osprey.Experts say that most owners believe

23、 they are doing the “right thing” by returning their pet to the wilderness. However, saving one pet often results in destroying the areas ecosystem and hurting other animals. According to experts, the best way to dispose_of unwanted fish or any other animal is to get advice from the people that sold

24、 the pet.9Why did the dangerous goldfish appear in Teller Lake?AThey were born into the lake.BThey were thrown by Park officials.CThey were abandoned by their owners.DThey were brought in by some biologists.10How is the lakes ecosystem likely to be influenced by the goldfish?ANative fish may be eate

25、n by them.BNew diseases may be brought in.CThe lake water may be polluted.DFood sources may be increased.11What will happen to the goldfish after theyre caught?ATheyll be killed at once.BTheyll become food for birds.CTheyll be set free downstream.DTheyll be raised in the fishbowl.12What does the und

26、erlined phrase “dispose of” in the last paragraph probably mean?AAttend to. BTake over.CGet rid of. DHold on to.詞義猜測題專練(一)A語篇解讀：本文是一篇議論文。主要論述了目前嚴(yán)峻的就業(yè)形勢及其原因。1選D細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)最后一段“Ms Fonseca says she cannot find the right talent for Talkdesk.”可知，F(xiàn)onseca女士沒能找到她想要的人才。故答案選D。2選B詞義猜測題。根據(jù)語境可知，人們失業(yè)時間越長，他們的技能和自信就會越

27、萎縮，對潛在的雇主就越?jīng)]有吸引力，更有可能放棄。由此可推知，畫線詞“atrophy”應(yīng)與“shrink”意思相近，意為“萎縮”。故答案選B。3選A推理判斷題。根據(jù)第三段“Under Frances 3,800page labour code .are on shortterm contracts.”可推知，Moreau找不到永久工作的原因是雇主不想給工人好的福利。故答案選A。4選C推理判斷題。該題提問的是哪種措施對失業(yè)無用。根據(jù)文章最后四段可推知，提高最低工資對解決失業(yè)問題是無用的。故答案選C。B語篇解讀：本文是一篇記敘文。作者的母親喜歡寫作，并發(fā)表了一些作品。在作者的母親病危之際，她的一本詩

28、集還未得到出版商的回復(fù)。作者為幫母親完成愿望，想辦法給母親出版了那本詩集，并從中學(xué)到：不要被動地接受現(xiàn)狀，而是要積極采取行動。5選C細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第三段“So I called the publisher, only to learn that the company had stopped operating for lack of money.”可知，作者的母親沒有收到回復(fù)是因為出版商破產(chǎn)了。故選C。6選A細(xì)節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第四段“When she finally recognized . with no regret.”可知，作者的母親看到自己的書出版后，毫無遺憾地離開了人世。故選A。7選D詞義猜測題。分析句